Josselson alias Dr. Neurotransmitter Nonsense
Website · mynaturaldoctor.com
Practice location
Marlton, NJ 08053
Funnel-first framing that runs on persuasion, light on published evidence.
Oh, Melissa Josselson, ND, the 'Neurotransmitter Nonsense' queen, is here to tell you that your urine can diagnose ADD/ADHD and depression! With her 'Comprehensive Stool Analysis' that magically links gut bugs to diabetes and autoimmune disease, she's the ultimate 'root cause' detective for every chronic ailment. Her cash-only clinic and proprietary supplement stack (ABx Support, Adrenal Support) are the only way to 'balance' your neurotransmitters and 'cure' your fatigue. Don't worry about insurance not covering it; she'll just tell you it's 'worth every penny' to feel young again with her DNA-based 'only' diet plan!
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Direct answer
Josselson is licensed in New Jersey as a naturopath (ND), not as an MD or DO, and New Jersey's scope-of-practice statute (S2735 §2(b), §3(c)) limits that license to the specialty that license certifies, not general medical care. Even so, they advertise diagnosing or treating Thyroid Support, Depression, Behavioral problems (including ADD/ADHD), PMS and hormonal imbalance, and Blood Sugar Support, conditions that belong with endocrinologists. Those same pages route patients toward supplements, lab panels, and paid programs that Josselson profits from.
Key findings
- False Authority: A naturopath (ND) claims to diagnose and treat complex psychiatric and neurological conditions (ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety) via urine neurotransmitter testing, a practice outside standard naturopathic scope and unsupported by mainstream evidence for diagnosis.see section ↓
- Claim "Neurotransmitter Testing can diagnose depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and behavio…": not supported by peer-reviewed evidence.see section ↓
- Claim "Comprehensive Stool Analysis can diagnose IBS, IBD, immune disorders, diabetes, cardiovas…": mixed in the medical literature.see section ↓
- Josselson shows credential inflation relative to stated vs likely credentials.see section ↓
- Dr Josselson is marketed with a doctor title, but reviewed credentials indicate Naturopath (ND) rather than an MD/DO physician license.see section ↓
- Against New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine scope rules (S2735 §2(b), §3(c)), these advertised activities appear outside Josselson's license (including conditions they merely list as ones they treat): Neurotransmitter Testing can diagnose depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and…see section ↓
- 24 of 24 advertised activities fall outside permitted Naturopathic Doctor scope in NJ.see section ↓
- Claim "Adrenal Testing (saliva cortisol) can diagnose 'adrenal imbalance' causing morning/evenin…": mixed in the medical literature.see section ↓
Claims & evidence
16 advertised conditions or treatments fall outside their license scope. Each box leads with state-board scope notation; literature cross-check follows when we matched a specific claim. Every card carries its receipts: the quoted wording, a live source link, and an archived copy.
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Thyroid Support.
Thyroid Support
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Thyroid Support”
Rule: S2735 §3(c)(1)
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Depression.
Depression
- Supports
- Low-quality and older literature has sometimes proposed urinary monoamines/catecholamines as peripheral correlates of nervous system activity, and one 2010 review argued that urinary neurotransmitters might have a place in clinical practice for assessing nervous system function and treatment response. [2][7][8] However, that paper also noted the existing evidence was limited and did not establish diagnostic validity for depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, or ADHD . [5] Some later non-guideline reviews and commercial summaries continue to describe associations between urinary neurotransmitters and psychiatric symptoms, but these are not the same as validated diagnostic evidence . [1][6]
- Contradicts
- A peer-reviewed analysis of urine neurotransmitter testing concluded there was currently no scientific basis, value, or predictability for baseline monoamine assays, and that the literature failed to verify claims made for the model . [6][7][8] For depression specifically, a systematic review and meta-analysis of CSF neurotransmitters found poor evidence that 5-HIAA, HVA, NE, MHPG, DOPEG, or GABA abnormalities are related to major depressive disorder, and recommended future studies should validate the null hypothesis that these compounds are not abnormal in MDD . [5] For anxiety disorders, a major review of peripheral biomarkers concluded that reported neurotransmitter findings were inconsistent, not clearly replicable, and not currently applicable in clinical practice . [2] For ADHD and related pediatric psychiatric disorders, qEEG and other objective measures have been explored, but the review found that it remains unknown whether observed abnormalities are nonspecific or can differentiate psychopathology; this does not support diagnosing ADHD by neurotransmitter testing . Overall, the evidence base for using neurotransmitter measurements to diagnose common psychiatric symptoms is weak, heterogeneous, and not validated as a standalone diagnostic test.
- Mainstream view
- The mainstream medical view is that neurotransmitter testing, especially urine-based testing, is not a validated diagnostic method for depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, or ADHD. [5][6][7][8] Diagnosis of these conditions relies on clinical evaluation and established diagnostic criteria, not on measuring presumed neurotransmitter imbalances; current biomarker research is exploratory and has not produced a clinically accepted neurotransmitter test for these disorders . [2]
“Depression”
Rule: S2735 §2(b)
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Behavioral problems (including ADD/ADHD).
Behavioral problems (including ADD/ADHD)
- Supports
- Low-quality and older literature has sometimes proposed urinary monoamines/catecholamines as peripheral correlates of nervous system activity, and one 2010 review argued that urinary neurotransmitters might have a place in clinical practice for assessing nervous system function and treatment response. [2][7][8] However, that paper also noted the existing evidence was limited and did not establish diagnostic validity for depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, or ADHD . [5] Some later non-guideline reviews and commercial summaries continue to describe associations between urinary neurotransmitters and psychiatric symptoms, but these are not the same as validated diagnostic evidence . [1][6]
- Contradicts
- A peer-reviewed analysis of urine neurotransmitter testing concluded there was currently no scientific basis, value, or predictability for baseline monoamine assays, and that the literature failed to verify claims made for the model . [6][7][8] For depression specifically, a systematic review and meta-analysis of CSF neurotransmitters found poor evidence that 5-HIAA, HVA, NE, MHPG, DOPEG, or GABA abnormalities are related to major depressive disorder, and recommended future studies should validate the null hypothesis that these compounds are not abnormal in MDD . [5] For anxiety disorders, a major review of peripheral biomarkers concluded that reported neurotransmitter findings were inconsistent, not clearly replicable, and not currently applicable in clinical practice . [2] For ADHD and related pediatric psychiatric disorders, qEEG and other objective measures have been explored, but the review found that it remains unknown whether observed abnormalities are nonspecific or can differentiate psychopathology; this does not support diagnosing ADHD by neurotransmitter testing . Overall, the evidence base for using neurotransmitter measurements to diagnose common psychiatric symptoms is weak, heterogeneous, and not validated as a standalone diagnostic test.
- Mainstream view
- The mainstream medical view is that neurotransmitter testing, especially urine-based testing, is not a validated diagnostic method for depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, or ADHD. [5][6][7][8] Diagnosis of these conditions relies on clinical evaluation and established diagnostic criteria, not on measuring presumed neurotransmitter imbalances; current biomarker research is exploratory and has not produced a clinically accepted neurotransmitter test for these disorders . [2]
“Behavioral problems (including ADD/ADHD)”
Rule: S2735 §2(b)
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure PMS and hormonal imbalance.
PMS and hormonal imbalance
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“PMS and hormonal imbalance”
Rule: S2735 §2(b), §3(c)
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions (ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety) via urine neurotransmitter testing, which is outside naturopathic scope and unsupported by evidence..
Diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions (ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety) via urine neurotransmitter testing, which is outside naturopathic scope and unsupported by evidence.
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Depression”
Rule: S2735 §2(b), §3(c)
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to advertise Organic Acid Test (OAT) can diagnose intestinal yeast/bacteria overgrowth, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter levels as a 'comprehensive metabolic snapshot of overall health'. as within their scope of practice.
Organic Acid Test (OAT) can diagnose intestinal yeast/bacteria overgrowth, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter levels as a 'comprehensive metabolic snapshot of overall health'.
- Supports
- There is limited peer‑reviewed evidence that urinary organic acids can reflect certain aspects of gut microbial metabolism, including dysbiosis and overgrowth of specific organisms, and can therefore be used as an adjunctive diagnostic tool in patients with gastrointestinal or toxicological symptoms.[13] Clinicians and laboratories in functional and integrative medicine widely claim that OAT patterns can suggest yeast/bacterial overgrowth, oxidative stress, and some functional nutrient status, but these claims are largely based on pathophysiologic reasoning, case experience, and small, older studies rather than large RCTs or major guidelines.[13]
- Contradicts
- Major clinical guidelines on nutrition support and inflammatory bowel disease do not recommend organic acid urine tests for diagnosing intestinal yeast/bacterial overgrowth, micronutrient deficiencies, oxidative stress, or neurotransmitter status, nor do they describe OAT as providing a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of health.[1][2][3][4] Instead, they rely on validated tools such as clinical evaluation, standard blood tests, imaging, endoscopy, and established microbiological tests (e.g., breath testing for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, stool analysis where appropriate).[3][5][6] The systematic reviews and meta‑analyses on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth focus on breath tests and clinical outcomes, not organic acid panels, indicating that OAT is not part of evidence‑based diagnostic pathways for bacterial overgrowth.[5][6] There is no high‑quality evidence showing that OAT accurately diagnoses vitamin and mineral deficiencies when compared with standard serum or functional tests, or that it reliably measures neurotransmitter levels or provides a validated global "metabolic snapshot" of overall health. Claims that it gives the "most complete and accurate" evaluation of intestinal yeast and bacteria and neurotransmitters are marketing assertions, not positions supported by large clinical trials or guidelines.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
- Mainstream view
- Mainstream evidence‑based medicine views urinary organic acids testing (including OAT) as, at best, an investigational or adjunctive tool for exploring metabolic pathways and possible dysbiosis, not as a validated stand‑alone diagnostic test for intestinal yeast/bacterial overgrowth, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, oxidative stress, or neurotransmitter levels.[13] For small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and related conditions, mainstream practice relies on clinical assessment plus validated breath tests and other standard investigations, as reflected in systematic reviews and guideline documents.[3][5][6] For nutrient deficiencies and oxidative stress, mainstream practice uses serum assays, functional tests, and well‑characterized biomarkers; for neurotransmitter‑related disorders, diagnosis is based on clinical criteria and, where relevant, CSF or plasma measures, not urine organic acid panels.[1][2][3][4] Overall, the claim that OAT provides a comprehensive, accurate metabolic snapshot of overall health, encompassing microbiota, micronutrients, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitters, goes beyond what current high‑quality evidence supports and is not endorsed by major professional societies or guidelines.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
“The Organic Acid Test is a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of overall health with 76 markers. It evaluates intestinal yeast and bacteria and includes markers for vitamins and minerals, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter levels.”
Rule: S2735 §3(c)
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to advertise DNA-based Weight Management Program provides 'the only diet and exercise recommendations you will ever need again' based on genotype, eliminating guesswork. as within their scope of practice.
DNA-based Weight Management Program provides 'the only diet and exercise recommendations you will ever need again' based on genotype, eliminating guesswork.
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“This weight management program takes your unique genetic makeup into account and provides you with diet and exercise strategies that are tailored to your genotype. This is not guesswork, one-size-fits-all or a fad diet of any kind – these are the only diet and exercise recommendations you will ever need again, because they are based on your DNA.”
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to advertise Genetics-Based Healthy Aging Program provides nutrient, food, activity, and lifestyle recommendations to keep you looking and feeling young longer based on genetic predisposition. as within their scope of practice.
Genetics-Based Healthy Aging Program provides nutrient, food, activity, and lifestyle recommendations to keep you looking and feeling young longer based on genetic predisposition.
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“An innovative healthy aging program that utilizes your genetic profile to provide nutrient, food, activity and lifestyle recommendations to keep you looking and feeling young longer.”
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Blood Sugar Support.
Blood Sugar Support
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Blood Sugar Support”
Josselson is not approved to offer Detoxification within a Naturopathic Doctor scope of practice under New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine.
Detoxification
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Detoxification”
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Inflammation.
Inflammation
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Inflammation”
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to advertise Sinus congestion, postnasal drip, asthma as within their scope of practice.
Sinus congestion, postnasal drip, asthma
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Sinus congestion, postnasal drip, asthma”
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Chronic ear infections.
Chronic ear infections
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Chronic ear infections”
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Skin conditions such as eczema.
Skin conditions such as eczema
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Skin conditions such as eczema”
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure GI issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea.
GI issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“GI issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea”
Josselson is not licensed or approved by New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine to diagnose, treat, or cure Stress.
Stress
- Supports
- There is limited peer‑reviewed evidence that urinary organic acids can reflect certain aspects of gut microbial metabolism, including dysbiosis and overgrowth of specific organisms, and can therefore be used as an adjunctive diagnostic tool in patients with gastrointestinal or toxicological symptoms.[13] Clinicians and laboratories in functional and integrative medicine widely claim that OAT patterns can suggest yeast/bacterial overgrowth, oxidative stress, and some functional nutrient status, but these claims are largely based on pathophysiologic reasoning, case experience, and small, older studies rather than large RCTs or major guidelines.[13]
- Contradicts
- Major clinical guidelines on nutrition support and inflammatory bowel disease do not recommend organic acid urine tests for diagnosing intestinal yeast/bacterial overgrowth, micronutrient deficiencies, oxidative stress, or neurotransmitter status, nor do they describe OAT as providing a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of health.[1][2][3][4] Instead, they rely on validated tools such as clinical evaluation, standard blood tests, imaging, endoscopy, and established microbiological tests (e.g., breath testing for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, stool analysis where appropriate).[3][5][6] The systematic reviews and meta‑analyses on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth focus on breath tests and clinical outcomes, not organic acid panels, indicating that OAT is not part of evidence‑based diagnostic pathways for bacterial overgrowth.[5][6] There is no high‑quality evidence showing that OAT accurately diagnoses vitamin and mineral deficiencies when compared with standard serum or functional tests, or that it reliably measures neurotransmitter levels or provides a validated global "metabolic snapshot" of overall health. Claims that it gives the "most complete and accurate" evaluation of intestinal yeast and bacteria and neurotransmitters are marketing assertions, not positions supported by large clinical trials or guidelines.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
- Mainstream view
- Mainstream evidence‑based medicine views urinary organic acids testing (including OAT) as, at best, an investigational or adjunctive tool for exploring metabolic pathways and possible dysbiosis, not as a validated stand‑alone diagnostic test for intestinal yeast/bacterial overgrowth, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, oxidative stress, or neurotransmitter levels.[13] For small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and related conditions, mainstream practice relies on clinical assessment plus validated breath tests and other standard investigations, as reflected in systematic reviews and guideline documents.[3][5][6] For nutrient deficiencies and oxidative stress, mainstream practice uses serum assays, functional tests, and well‑characterized biomarkers; for neurotransmitter‑related disorders, diagnosis is based on clinical criteria and, where relevant, CSF or plasma measures, not urine organic acid panels.[1][2][3][4] Overall, the claim that OAT provides a comprehensive, accurate metabolic snapshot of overall health, encompassing microbiota, micronutrients, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitters, goes beyond what current high‑quality evidence supports and is not endorsed by major professional societies or guidelines.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
“Stress”
Manipulation
False Authority
transcript · cited
A naturopath (ND) claims to diagnose and treat complex psychiatric and neurological conditions (ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety) via urine neurotransmitter testing, a practice outside standard naturopathic scope and unsupported by mainstream evidence for diagnosis. Likely motive: To position the ND as a primary diagnostic authority for serious mental health conditions, bypassing psychiatrists and creating a unique patient funnel.
“The good news is that neurotransmitter levels can be measured and balanced naturally to improve your health and well-being.”
Fear Mongering
transcript · cited
Links common gut issues to a terrifying cascade of severe systemic diseases (autoimmune, mental disorders, diabetes) to induce anxiety and justify expensive stool testing. Likely motive: To create a sense of urgency and fear that drives patients to purchase the 'Comprehensive Stool Analysis' and subsequent gut protocols.
“Poor digestion and malabsorptin can lead to immune dysfunction, nutritional insufficiencies, mental/emotional disorders, and autoimmune diseases.”
False Dichotomy
transcript · cited
Frames conventional medicine as universally useless for recurring symptoms, implying that only the ND's 'natural' approach can solve the problem, ignoring the nuance of chronic disease management. Likely motive: To alienate patients from their primary care physicians and position the ND as the sole solution for 'unexplained' symptoms.
“Is your health condition not improving despite conventional medical care? Are you told there is nothing wrong despite suffering with recurring symptoms?”
Commerce & grift map
The grift flows from fear-based content about 'unexplained' symptoms -> expensive, non-standard lab tests (neurotransmitters, stool, OAT) that 'diagnose' serious conditions -> proprietary supplement stacks (ABx Support, Adrenal Support) prescribed as 'treatment' -> direct retail sales on the ND's site. The lack of disclosure hides the financial incentive behind the 'health advice'.
Thorne
Supplement / productPays providers to recommendMedium confidence
- Ambassador program
Thorne pays healthcare professionals via wholesale discounts and potential referral fees for products like Vegalite sold on the ND's site.
Patient program: Patients can order Thorne products directly from thorne.com, and providers can create professional accounts to purchase or recommend products to their patients; affiliate and ambassador links direct patients to Thorne’s site where their orders generate commission for the referring provider.
Doc Bro outbound link (live) · Archived copy →
Vendor provider compensation page (live) · Archived copy →
Vendor research sources
- Thorne FAQ – How do I apply for a Thorne health care practitioner account?Official
- CommissionDex – Thorne Affiliate Program Review (Impact network, 15% commission)
- UpPromote – Thorne Affiliate Program / Ambassador Program overview (10–15% single‑tier commissions)
- Get StartedOfficial
- Thorne Supplements Are Now Available on Fullscript
Pure Encapsulations
Supplement / product
Pure Encapsulations offers healthcare professionals wholesale pricing and potential referral fees for products like Nutrient 950 sold on the ND's site.
Supplements pitched
- ABx Support
“ABx Support 28 count”
- Vegalite
“Vegalite”
- Nutrient 950 without Iron
“Nutrient 950 without Iron”
- Adrenal Support
“Adrenal Support”
- Sleep Maintenance
“Sleep Maintenance 60 Capsules”
Labs pitched
- Comprehensive Stool Analysis
“Comprehensive Stool Analysis”
- Neurotransmitter Testing
“Neurotransmitter Testing”
- Adrenal Testing
“Adrenal Testing”
- Organic Acid Test (OAT)
“Organic Acid Test (OAT)”
- Nutritional Assessment
“Nutritional Assessment”
How the money flows
- Lab testing referralUndisclosed Referral fee or markup from third-party lab testing store (mynaturaldoctor.com/specialized-lab-testing) “Specialized Lab Testing”
“Specialized Lab Testing”
- Supplement brand dealUndisclosed Direct retail sales of supplements (ABx Support, Vegalite, Nutrient 950) on the ND's own site, capturing full margin. “Add To Cart”
“Add To Cart”
- Affiliate / promo linkUndisclosed Outbound commerce store links with strong affiliate or practitioner-markup signals, but no clear FTC-style material-connection disclosure on the page.
- Affiliate / promo linkUndisclosed Thorne: pays providers to promote or sell its products (Ambassador program).
Store links detected
- Specialized Lab TestingMedium likelihood
“Commerce link to third-party store without explicit affiliate parameters”
- ShopHigh likelihood
“Direct retail sales of supplements”
Sponsors and advertisers
Brands, advertisers, and agencies connected to this content, based on what it promotes and discloses.
- ThorneBrand
Promoted commerce partner
- Pure EncapsulationsBrand
Promoted commerce partner
- ABx Support (Probiotic Blend)Brand
Promoted commerce partner
- mynaturaldoctor.com Lab StoreBrand
Promoted commerce partner
- ABx SupportBrand
Named on a surface without a compensation disclosure
- VegaliteBrand
Named on a surface without a compensation disclosure
- Nutrient 950 without IronBrand
Named on a surface without a compensation disclosure
- Adrenal SupportBrand
Named on a surface without a compensation disclosure
Credentials & scope
Glossary: Chiropractor (“Dr.”)
Stated: ND, DR, DOCTOR
Melissa Josselson, ND, uses a narrow naturopathic license to claim broad diagnostic authority for serious psychiatric (ADD/ADHD, depression) and systemic (autoimmune, diabetes) conditions, a classic case of credential inflation.
Permitted scope vs advertised
New Jersey Board of Naturopathic Medicine · Confidence: low
New Jersey’s Naturopathic Doctors Act (enacted but not yet fully implemented by the Board) defines naturopathic medicine as a system of primary health care for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human health conditions, injuries, and disease, and authorizes NDs to perform physical and laboratory examinations and order clinical laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging consistent with their training.[2] However, detailed Board rules specifying which particular tests, diagnoses, and therapies are permitted for licensed NDs are not yet available, so the precise scope for specific advertised services remains unclear.
What this license permits
- Naturopathic modalities where state-licensed
23 of 24 advertised activities fall outside permitted scope.
| Advertised | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Neurotransmitter Testing can diagnose depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and behavioral problems (including ADD/ADHD) by measuring imbalanced neurotransmitter levels. Rule: S2735 §2(b), §3(c) | Outside scope |
| Comprehensive Stool Analysis can diagnose IBS, IBD, immune disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental/emotional disorders, and autoimmune diseases based on gut microflora imbalance. Rule: S2735 §3(c) | Outside scope |
| Adrenal Testing (saliva cortisol) can diagnose 'adrenal imbalance' causing morning/evening fatigue, susceptibility to infection, insomnia, PMS, hormonal imbalance, poor recovery, chemical sensitivity, depressed mood, allergies, unstable blood sugar, low sex drive, weight gain, and 'burned out' feeling. Rule: S2735 §3(c) | Outside scope |
| Listed service Thyroid Support Rule: S2735 §3(c)(1) | Outside scope |
| Listed service Depression Rule: S2735 §2(b) | Outside scope |
| Listed service Behavioral problems (including ADD/ADHD) Rule: S2735 §2(b) | Outside scope |
| Listed service PMS and hormonal imbalance Rule: S2735 §2(b), §3(c) | Outside scope |
| Diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions (ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety) via urine neurotransmitter testing, which is outside naturopathic scope and unsupported by evidence. Rule: S2735 §2(b), §3(c) | Outside scope |
| Diagnosing systemic diseases (autoimmune, diabetes, cardiovascular disease) via stool analysis, which is outside naturopathic scope. Rule: S2735 §2(b), §3(c) | Outside scope |
| Stool Analysis for Autoimmune/Diabetes Diagnosis Rule: S2735 §3(c) | Outside scope |
| Organic Acid Test (OAT) can diagnose intestinal yeast/bacteria overgrowth, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter levels as a 'comprehensive metabolic snapshot of overall health'. Rule: S2735 §3(c) Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Nutritional Assessment (lymphocyte testing) can diagnose 'nutritional insufficiencies' leading to immune dysfunction and mental/emotional disorders, setting it apart from standard serum testing. Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Food Allergies (IgG) testing can diagnose chronic health issues like sinus congestion, asthma, eczema, and GI issues caused by delayed food sensitivities. Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| DNA-based Weight Management Program provides 'the only diet and exercise recommendations you will ever need again' based on genotype, eliminating guesswork. Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Genetics-Based Healthy Aging Program provides nutrient, food, activity, and lifestyle recommendations to keep you looking and feeling young longer based on genetic predisposition. Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Blood Sugar Support Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Detoxification Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Inflammation Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Sinus congestion, postnasal drip, asthma Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Chronic ear infections Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Skin conditions such as eczema Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service GI issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Stress Not listed among permitted ND scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
Sources: NJ Senate Bill S2735 – Naturopathic Doctors Act (proposed scope of practice) (official), STATE OF NEW JERSEY (official), N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-9.12 - Scope of practice | State Regulations, Title 32, §12522: Scope of practice
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8 licensed-care paths linked for out-of-scope claims.
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Citations
Peer-reviewed and index sources cited in this report.
- [1] Guideline-Driven Management of Hypertension: An Evidence-Based Update.
- [2] ASPEN-FELANPE Clinical Guidelines.
- [3] ESPEN guideline: Clinical nutrition in inflammatory bowel disease.
- [4] When Is Parenteral Nutrition Appropriate?
- [5] Systematic Review of Associations between Anxiety, Depression, and Functional/Biological aging among Cancer Survivors.
- [6] Neurotransmitters excreted in the urine as biomarkers of ...
- [7] Neurotransmitters excreted in the urine as biomarkers of nervous ...
- [8] Neurotransmitters excreted in the urine as biomarkers of nervous system activity: Validity and clinical applicability
- [9] P0460 MicroRNAs as Biomarkers for the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review of the Literature with Meta-analysis
- [10] P0228 Assessment of the diagnostic value of faecal Plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) compared to Calprotectin in differentiating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases from other gastrointestinal disorders
- [11] The use of a gas chromatograph coupled to a metal oxide sensor for rapid assessment of stool samples from irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease patients
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